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Ron Smith · 11-29-2008, 09:23 PM

Joe,

Sorry to disagree, but the 1920 is the production date. It's a 1920(production date) DWM in the 'a' suffix block. The proofs are WaA4 which indicates 1920 production , and it's a police issue.

The Pw.B grip marking stands for Polizeiwehr Bayern [Bavarian Police Defense Force].

The holster is probably a 1940 military issue, but could have been paired with the Luger during WWII. Many police lugers found their way into the Army before all was said and done.

Does the holster have a down strap with buckle [military], or up strap with a stud [police]?

Ron

11-29-2008, 09:23 PM	#7
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Joe, Sorry to disagree, but the 1920 is the production date. It's a 1920(production date) DWM in the 'a' suffix block. The proofs are WaA4 which indicates 1920 production , and it's a police issue. The Pw.B grip marking stands for Polizeiwehr Bayern [Bavarian Police Defense Force]. The holster is probably a 1940 military issue, but could have been paired with the Luger during WWII. Many police lugers found their way into the Army before all was said and done. Does the holster have a down strap with buckle [military], or up strap with a stud [police]? Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said... Last edited by Ron Smith; 11-30-2008 at 09:23 AM.